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SMC (k)-Hearing Loss
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GBArmy
I veteran has a 70% rating for hearing, but was granted TDIU. I've looked at 38 CFR 3.350 for SMC (k) and it really is hard to figure if he is eligible. The rating schedule for hearing, 38 CFR 4.87 doesn't make it clearer. Figuring out the hearing tables is always confusing to me. Because SMC (k) is loss of use, does any one have a clue if he would be eligible for that SMC with a 70% rating? Any comments welcome.
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Tbird
Perhaps look here §3.350 Special monthly compensation ratings. (5) Deafness. Deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction will be held to exist where examination in
broncovet
SMC K (related to hearing loss, there are other "SMC K's) is for "loss of use" of the ears (deafness). Hill and Ponton says it like this: https://www.hillandponton.com/additional-compensa
Buck52
I would think he is considered at 100% for the IU but his actual rating is 70% however if he has a seperate condition at 60% then he would qualified for the SMC S H.B. also if his hearing loss has g
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